New York Red Bulls consider bid for former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole

NEW YORK RED BULLS are considering a move for Ashley Cole in January.

Published 26th October 2014

WANTED: Roma and former Chelsea left back Ashley Cole is a target for New York Red Bulls [GETTY]

The left-back, 33, has failed to convince coaching staff at Roma since his summer move to Italy and he was substituted at half-time during their embarrassing 7-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich last week.

Cole said last year he was "not ready to relax on a beach yet" in regards to playing in the MLS.

But the ex-Arsenal and Chelsea defender may be forced to reconsider with his options limited.

Cole's close pal, Frank Lampard, is due to return to New York from Manchester City in February.